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F1 boss Stefano Domenicali provided an insight into what the 2026 calendar will look like following race cancellations in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali shared insights on possible further race cancellations in the 2026 calendar and the potential for Las Vegas to host the final race of the season. Rounds four and five in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were canceled due to conflicts in the Middle East, reducing the calendar to 22 races. Uncertainty surrounds the feasibility of the final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
If Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix were to be canceled, Las Vegas could host the season finale. Domenicali emphasized F1’s need to navigate the evolving situation with practicality and hope for global improvement. Decisions on the remaining races will be made in the coming months due to logistical complexities and costs involved.
F1 is preparing contingency plans if the end-of-year races are affected by ongoing conflicts, with potential alternative options being considered. Domenicali indicated that rescheduling both final races may be challenging given limited available slots and complexities. While a decision is pending, he confirmed that Las Vegas Grand Prix will not be the final race of the 2026 season.
